Previous suicide
attempts The verbalizing
of suicide threats The giving away
of prized personal possessions The collection and
discussion of information on suicide methods The expression of
hopelessness, helplessness, and anger at oneself or the world Themes of death
or depression evident in conversation, written expressions, reading selections,
or artwork Statements or suggestions
that the speaker would not be missed if he or she were gone The scratching or
marking of the body, or other self-destructive acts Recent loss of a
friend or a family member (or even a pet) through death or suicide; other
losses (for example, loss of a parent resulting from divorce) Acute personality
changes, unusual withdrawal, aggressiveness, or moodiness, or new involvement
in high-risk activities. Sudden dramatic
decline or improvement in academic performance, chronic truancy or tardiness,
or running away Physical symptoms
such as eating disturbances, sleeplessness or excessive sleeping, chronic
headaches or stomachaches, menstrual irregularities, apathetic appearance Use or increased
use of substances